Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Jingle Belles card 44...

Can you believe it? 
Where have the weeks gone? Card 44 and Christmas is just around the corner ... I'm so glad I kept up with the Jingle Belles Rock challenge ... and this week the theme is "Not a creature was stirring   ... " Include any sort of creature on your card ... well that just about covers everything huh? So without further ado ... here is my (very quickly made) card ...


This pretty paper is from the Melissa Frances range Deck the Halls
And my chipboard pieces are from PaperMania


I used Diamond Dust twinklets for the snow and the lace and twine is from my stash ...

On the news front ... well my hip and back are much improved but I now have a swollen and very painful foot ... don't laugh when I say I have gout! ... No I am not a heavy drinker which seems to be the first thing that comes to everyones mind when the "G" word is mentioned ... Can I hear you laughing? Anyway I can assure you it is not nice ... and the pain extends right up my leg ... Did you know that the things to avoid are what I would have classed as healthy ... for example porridge ... asparagus, cauliflower, shellfish ... Not that it's helped ... because I have avoided these things ... which leads my doctor to think that it is genetic ... 
No, life hasn't been treating me kindly emotionally or physically but there is something good on the horizon ... remember I told you my Uncle died some weeks back? Well my dear Aunt has decided to take a cruise next year and she is taking me with her ... to Norway! Yep, I'm off to see the Fjords on my first ever cruise ... with my 85 year old Aunt ... I feel like Amy in "Little Women" ... just a whole lot older ha!ha! 
... And before I go I have to show you a beautiful card I received from my dear friend Kirsty together with a whole bunch of brown lunch bags for me to play with ...


Thanks so much my friend ... I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness 

I wish you all a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me such sweet comments 
Till soon

~ Ros ~



17 comments:

jacirascrap said...

Ros querida...sinto que esteja com seu pé ruim...Acho que pensar no cruzeiro que fará com sua tia pode melhorar seu ãnimo...Mesmo assim, voce faz trabalhos tão tão belos...Adoro seus boneco de neve!!!

cnelson said...

Oh Ros, I am so sorry to hear about the gout! So painful! I hope you enjoy your cruise and can literally put your feet up and relax. Your card could not be cuter!!!

Sylvia said...

Oh Ros, I am so sorry for your pain! It seems like the older we get the more that is wrong. and if someone is laughing, shame one them! I will keep you in my prayers,How exciting a cruise and your happy mail and card is wonderful. Hope you are having a wonderful evening.

Unknown said...

No laughs from me here Ros, gout can be horribly painful (my dad suffered from it every now and then). Hope you'll be on the mend real soon! On to your card: love that paper, makes the snowman stand out so pretty! Enjoy the goodies Kirsty sent you, sweet girl! Hugs, Ira

Cynthia Lloréns said...

This is my first time in here and I just love everithing in here!!!
This card is gorgeus all the details are great.!!!I´m follower now.
Have a wonderful week.
Kisses and huges from Brazil
Cynthia

Unknown said...

I am so sorry to hear about your "G" word.. And I am not laughing. I really don't know much about gout. Is there something they can do for that..

How cool a cruise.. You are going to love it.. I have been on 7 cruises. I think it is the best way to vacation..

That card Kirsty sent you is so beautiful.. She is such a sweetheart!!

Hugs, Linda

Rebekah said...

Im so jealous! You are soo prepared for the holidays.. I just made 25 Christmas cards for a friend and I'm sick of them already! Love that you've stuck with it and given such great ideas for cards!(I think Ill have to scrap lift some of your ideas!)
I feel for you being in pain. Seems we are in the same boat..I've been having pain issues in my legs too. Its very frustrating so I wish you pain free days.. feel better my friend!

Darlene said...

Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet compliments.

I do love that snowman and bird on your card. So cute and professional too!

Congratulations on your upcoming trip.

Have a wonderful day - and I hope you are feeling better soon.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

First of all, sorry to hear about the pain you are going through right now, I do wish that things will get better soon.
I love your holiday card for Jingle belles, the red and the bakers twine are just so perfect together.
Happy that you are going to cruise with Aunt, have a fun time and bring back lots of photos.
Enjoy the brown bag and I will be thinking of you my friend! Hugs.......

Anonymous said...

Oh Ros I am so not ready with the Christmas cards...next year I'm going to do the card a week challenge!!! your card is so sweet.
love the snowman...
hope you get relief from the pain...not nice :(
wow...cruise to Norway {{{envy}}}
take care sweet friend...
sending BEAR HUGS
~victoria~

SmilynStef said...

Norway sounds fabulous ... hope you feel better soon ... love that sweet little snowman ... so glad you joined our creature feature at jingle belles.

Lynnda said...

Cute Card Ros... So sorry to hear about your Gout!!!
I hope it will get better ... Take it easy...

Love the happy mail from Kirsty!...

Hugs..xoxo

lauren bergold said...

Oh my WHO could laugh at what sounds like a very painful & trying condition!!! I hope you will soon be feeling much better!!!

In the meantime the pain does not seem to have affected your brilliant creativity--another FABULOUS & charming card for your stack of Xmas loveliness!!! :)

Stella said...

Sweetie I am so sorry that you are not feeling well and I think of you .....Poor you...

Kirsty is such a sweetheart and that gift is lovely..the card is priceless. And so is yours...That cute snowman and the robin.....(hee hee)

Norway is gorgeous and the idea of a cruise is fabulous. You will have a wonderful time and you deserve a period of relaxing and fun.

Have a lovely evening...sleep well...hope to chat soon...XXXXXXXXXXXXXx

papertrails leaver said...

this is super cute! I can't resist snowmen! :-) Amy

Suzanne C said...

Adorable card! Love the happy snowman! What a lovely gift from your friend. Sorry to hear your foot is painful. So exciting to be going on a cruise!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ros:) I love your card...Happy Mail is always good..sounds like your in for a fun trip to Norway..
sorry to read youj have gout oooouch!!
I hoped your feeling better soon..Take Care :) xxx